| Time to diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer: results from the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, 1991-1995. | |
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PMID: 10630153 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVES: This study examined times to diagnosis and treatment for medically underserved women screened for breast cancer. METHODS: Intervals from first positive screening test to diagnosis to initiation of treatment were determined for 1659 women 40 years and older diagnosed with breast cancer. RESULTS: Women with abnormal mammograms had shorter diagnostic intervals than women with abnormal clinical breast examinations and normal mammograms. Women with self-reported breast symptoms had shorter diagnostic intervals than asymptomatic women. Diagnostic intervals were less than 60 days in 78% of cases. Treatment intervals were generally 2 weeks or less. CONCLUSIONS: Most women diagnosed with breast cancer were followed up in a timely manner after screening. Further investigation is needed to identify and then address factors associated with longer diagnostic and treatment intervals to maximize the benefits of early detection. |
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Authors:
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L S Caplan; D S May; L C Richardson |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: American journal of public health Volume: 90 ISSN: 0090-0036 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Public Health Publication Date: 2000 Jan |
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Created Date: 2000-01-28 Completed Date: 2000-01-28 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 1254074 Medline TA: Am J Public Health Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 130-4 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Epidemiology and Health Services Research Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Ga. 30341, USA. lhc9@cdc.gov |
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Adult Aged Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis*, epidemiology, therapy* Female Health Services Accessibility* Humans Mass Screening / utilization* Middle Aged Socioeconomic Factors Statistics, Nonparametric Time Factors United States / epidemiology |
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